That includes a $5008.50 afternoon tea of sandwiches, sausage rolls and slices for the 200 confirmed guests, while sound, lighting, draping and videography cost $4,983.25. Safety barriers were $525, and a cultural fee, including advice and services provided by Te Ha o te Whenua o Kirikiriroa cost $600.00. The remaining costs were a $300 entertainment fee for a solo musician, $291.68 for a public notice and $90 a miscellaneous cost. Waikato Regional Council chairman Russ Rimmington told
Stuff the opening needed to be professional, and was “worth every cent”. “I’m bound to say that to be honest, but I think it’s a very low [cost] for 200 people to celebrate a $25 million building – the first in 40 years a major government building has opened in Waikato.
“We are not the centre of the universe, we are merely part of it.” She was “delighted” to open the headquarters, across the road from her former high school, Hamilton Girls’ High.
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Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy and the Māori King, Tūheitia, opened the regional council offices, which have been three years in the making. “I feel like I’m returning to my old haunts today, though it looks much different now.” Regional council chief executive Chris McLay said moving 460 staff from eight separate buildings into one central hub was a unique opportunity for a council leader.
Queen mourns alone, William and Harry walk together during Prince Philip s funeral
The Queen sat and mourned alone, a tearful Prince Charles walked behind the coffin and Princes William and Harry were finally reunited during a sad and solemn farewell to Prince Philip at his funeral at Windsor Castle today.
Queen Elizabeth II bowed her head as she accompanied her husband s coffin on its final journey and their eldest son Prince Charles cried as he walked behind the casket into St George s Chapel.
Princes William and Harry joined the solemn procession, walking with their father Charles and other members of the royal family behind the coffin - although the brothers were separated during the walk by their cousin Peter Phillips.
Live: Royals gather for Prince Philip s funeral
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Prince Philip will (early Sunday NZT) be remembered for his kindness, humour and humanity and his unwavering loyalty to the Queen.
There will be no eulogy or sermon at the funeral service at St George s Chapel, Windsor Castle, and no members of the Royal family will give readings.
Instead, the deeply religious ceremony will reflect The Duke of Edinburgh s desire to avoid unnecessary fuss, and will focus on Royal Navy tradition and his love of the sea.
In keeping with Covid guidelines and tradition for a ceremonial royal funeral, the 50-minute service will be conducted solely by the Dean of Windsor and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Live: The funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - Queen, Royal Family pay their respects
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Prince Philip has passed away at the age of 99, after battling health problems for the last few years.
Prince Philip has passed away at the age of 99, after battling health problems for the last few years.
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A fond but sad farewell - livestream of Prince Philip s funeral.
The Queen wiped away tears and was forced to mourn alone in St George s Chapel during her husband Prince Philip s funeral at Windsor Castle funeral today.
Her Majesty bowed her head in reverence as she accompanied her beloved Philip s coffin on its final journey as their eldest son Prince Charles cried as he walked behind the casket into church.